Buncombe County Sheriff's Office retracts 72 count
Buncombe County overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement from its sheriff’s office and data from the state, significantly reducing the death toll from the historic storm.
All deaths found post-Helene examined: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office retracts 72 count
The medical examiner's office has examined all decedents found after Helene, making a previous tally by Buncombe County seem to be an overcount.
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene update for Oct. 18
At the end of the day Friday, the food and water distribution sites at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School and Estes Elementary School will close to support school reopening. There will be no other changes to water and food sites or community care stations over the weekend.
Buncombe County Schools announce plans to reopen after Helene
Slowly but surely, the county has begun to rebuild and find a new normal. And on Friday, Oct. 18, Buncombe County Schools announced a plan to reopen its doors and welcome students. Teachers and staff (including bus drivers, TSAs, and nutrition team members) will have Return to Work Days on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24.
Early voting begins Oct. 17 in Buncombe County, hard-hit by Helene
Nearly three weeks after Helene, early voting begins in North Carolina Oct. 17. There will be fewer early voting poll locations in Buncombe County.
North Carolina county overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
Buncombe County officials overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff's office and data from the state.
North Carolina county overcounted Hurricane Helene deaths by as many as 30, according to sheriff and state data
North Carolina county overcounted Hurricane Helene deaths by as many as 30, according to sheriff and state data
North Carolina County Surrounding Asheville Overcounted Helene Deaths by as Many as 30, Sheriff Says
A sheriff’s office statement and data from the state shows that the North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30
Helene recovery in Buncombe: Well testing, NCDMV updates, daycares reopen and more
The Oct. 22 briefing also offered usual updates on where to find post-Helene relief, power and wi-fi restoration and more.
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